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The Easy Way To Stop Drinking
I was skeptical — until I read it
When I first saw the title of Allen Carr’s thought-challenging book, “The Easy Way To Stop Drinking,” I smirked and rolled my eyes aggressively. I was more amused than offended, knowing what a ridiculous claim that is.
There is no easy way to stop drinking — I thought.
If there was, every problem drinker would do it.
Right?
In hindsight, I see why the title is perfect.
It was straightforward and bold enough to make me want to (have to) read the book — if only to lampoon its hogwash.
But once I began reading — still keeping an eagle eye out for bullshit — I noticed that Mr. Carr was making a lot of sense.
Allen Carr is also the author of “The Easy Way To Quit Smoking,” which has sold over 12 million copies worldwide, so I figured I owed him to continue.
This book single-handedly changed the way I looked at alcohol, alcohol abuse, and sobriety.
Bravo, Allen Carr — may you rest in peace.
We’ve been told for decades that there are two kinds of drinkers:
“Normal” drinkers — and alcoholics.
Carr goes on to explain that even so-called normal drinkers are still ingesting a flammable, highly addictive poison that damages internal organs.
Any perceived benefit of drinking alcohol is short-lived, and the shit you feel like the next day isn’t just a hangover; it’s alcohol withdrawal, and not just for “alcoholics,” but for so-called normal drinkers too.
“It’s a powerful poison and will shorten your life considerably. It is also highly addictive, will debilitate your immune system, and impede your concentration. It will systematically destroy your nervous system, your confidence, your…
